CPSC recall 05-109, announced February 15, 2005, covers Sea Gull Lighting Products Ceiling Light Fixtures (about 2,700 units). Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should contact Sea Gull Lighting to receive instructions on having the recalled ceiling light fixtures repaired by a licensed electrician. Recall contact: call (800) 347-5483, or go to www.seagulllighting.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number is printed on the inside of the light canopy, the round plate that attaches the light fixture to the ceiling, and on the light fixture packaging and receipts.
Which products are included?
The light fixtures were sold in a variety of styles and shapes and hang from the ceiling. Only models 31021-794, 31022-794, 66022-794, 5217-02, 5217-746 and 5217-786 are included in the recall, due to a component part problem with the screw collar. The model number is printed on the inside of the light canopy, the round plate that attaches the light fixture to the ceiling, and on the light fixture packaging and receipts.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the inside of the light canopy
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2003 through October 2004
- Price paid
- $300 to $400
Why it was recalled
Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. The fixture also poses a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
Incidents and injuries
Sea Gull Lighting has received two reports of light fixtures falling. There have been no reports of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Sea Gull Lighting to receive instructions on having the recalled ceiling light fixtures repaired by a licensed electrician.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 347-5483, or go to www.seagulllighting.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Sea Gull Lighting Products Inc., of Riverside, N.J.
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 05-109
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement outlets, lighting showrooms and contractors nationwide. Contractors sold and installed the 5217 model fixtures from October 2003 through October 2004, and the 31021, 31022 and 66022 models from June 2004 through October 2004 for between $300 and $400.
Ceiling Light Fixtures
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 64 light fixture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,700 units: the 31st-largest of 60 light fixture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,730 units.
- Hazards
- Laceration: named in 9 of 64 light fixture recalls. Fall: named in 35 of 64 light fixture recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Sea Gull Lighting Products is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2005 to 2015. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are light fixture recalls.
- Time on sale
- 13 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Sea Gull Lighting at (800) 347-5483 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.seagulllighting.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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